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    No Widescreen on X61...

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by KUNFUCHOPSTICKS, Feb 26, 2008.

  1. KUNFUCHOPSTICKS

    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I'm looking into getting the x61, everything is perfect and exactly what i want in an ultra-portable except... the lack of widescreen. My laptop now is a widescreen and i'm use to it. Does the lack of widescreen on x61 kill the deal?

    anynews on new x61 with widescreen?

    thanks
     
    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS, Feb 26, 2008
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  2. FloydTheBarber

    FloydTheBarber Notebook Consultant

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    In my opinion, a widescreen tablet would be pretty awkward to hold..
     
    FloydTheBarber, Feb 26, 2008
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  3. chubbyfatazn

    chubbyfatazn Notebook Evangelist

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    If you really want/need a widescreen, then the X61 isn't for you. Another thing to consider would be this: the resolution is 1024x768, or XGA. That may be a little low for some people, but may be just right for others. If you work with multiple windows open, then I'd suggest another ultraportable.

    The closest thing to an X61 in widescreen (from Lenovo) would be the X300, which costs significantly more.
     
    chubbyfatazn, Feb 26, 2008
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  4. bob13bob

    bob13bob Notebook Enthusiast

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    all ultraportables pretty much have 1024x768 resolution. This crappy resolution is not worth the shave 2lbs imo. IF If you're a studen who moves it like 8 times a day, then I think it's worth it.
     
    bob13bob, Jul 24, 2008
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  5. czhang

    czhang Notebook Consultant

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    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS, I assume you are already aware of the X200?
     
    czhang, Jul 24, 2008
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  6. KUNFUCHOPSTICKS

    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS Notebook Consultant

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    lol yeah, looks like someone dug up my thread from February.
     
    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS, Jul 25, 2008
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    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    you can go with high res screen in the x61t tablet if you like realy small screens I like mine but the high res screen is only pen not finger touch

    1400 x1050
     
    andyasselin, Jul 25, 2008
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  8. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    One of the good things about a standard screen is it's taller, making text easier to read. I don't understand what a extra 200 pixels on the side does for you. It's not like you can view two documents comfortably on WXGA. Most formatted web pages are set 1024x768. You'd be getting more white space on the sides. Scrolling on the pointstick is effortless.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 25, 2008
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